Google given new search transparency, porting requirements by UK regulator
( June 17, 2026, 09:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google has been given two new conduct requirements for its search services by the UK's competition regulator that aim to improve transparency and fairness in how results are ranked and allow users to port their search data. The Competition and Markets Authority said the second requirement would allow users to port their search data to authorized third parties such as rewards platforms or companies offering personalized offers or discount codes. Google has three months to implement the data portability requirement and six months to implement the fair ranking requirement, it said.Statement follows....
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